Snapdragon AR2 utilizes a groundbreaking distributed processing architecture which distributes processing between AR glasses and a host such as a smartphone or laptop using Wi-Fi. It also distributes processing within the glasses using an AR processor and co-processor which handle latency-sensitive processing.

The main processor works intelligently with the co-processor and the connectivity platform, and leverages a reproduction engine tailored for AR displays that contributes to lower the processing power by 50%¹.

Tracking and environment understanding is more precise with support for up to nine concurrent cameras. On-glass processing of eye tracking, and iris authentication enable new interactions and levels of security.

The Snapdragon AR2 processor includes a custom-built engine for visual analytics as well as optimized Qualcomm Spectra™ ISP and Qualcomm® Hexagon™ Processor. Combined, this helps to accelerate AI intensive tasks such as image recognition, reclassification and hand tracking by 2.5x – ensuring AR experiences are rich and immersive.

Snapdragon AR2 is the first AR platform to feature Wi-Fi 7 connectivity with the Qualcomm® FastConnect™ 7800 mobile connectivity system: with <2ms sustained latency, 40% lower power² and support for High Band Simultaneous Multi-link – Snapdragon AR2 is optimized for AR experiences even in congested environments. 

Built from the ground up, the Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 enables OEMs to create glasses that are high performance and comfortable, while being smaller than glasses using a traditional one chip architecture. The smaller AR processor and multi-chip architecture help to achieve a 40% smaller PCB and 45% less wires³ for slimmer and sleeker AR glasses.